Cedar Crest Inn & Hostel Is now open for fully vaccinated persons with proof. We located just 10 miles from Albuquerque city limits and 45 miles south of Santa Fe on the historic Turquoise Trail, full of rich cultural experiences. The Inn has three private rooms, full kitchen and shared common areas upstairs. The Hostel has dormitory facilities for men and women, a fully equipped kitchen and lounge downstairs. Pets allowed with prior approval! Come and enjoy some fresh mountain air with us! This 1960's style home was remodeled to demonstrate green living with passive solar air collection boxes. solar electricity, grey water and soon to be organic gardens and newly designed composting toilets. Come and learn more about green living, while enjoying the fresh mountain air and easy access to CIbola National Forest, just down the street. The Audubon Room has one double bed, a desk, dresser, closet, and shared full bath with a east facing window for morning light. It is decorated with nature-themed furnishings for a cozy cabin feel. * Pets allowed with prior approval, please call or write us before booking to arrange a pet stay. You have access to all the common areas of the Inn, including a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, reading room, living room, deck, backyard, shared full bath and laundry. Why stay in a hotel when you can stay in a home and socialize with others? We offer a homelike environment where you can meet and spend time with other guests in the common areas as much or as little as you want. Cedar Crest is a vibrant mountain community with many dining options and easy access to Cibola National Forest and its many recreational opportunities. Located right on Highway 14, we have easy access to either I-40 and Albuquerque or Santa Fe by going north 45 miles on Highway 14. There is no public transportation out here, so guests need to arrive by there own means. There is secured free parking for bicycles and cars behind a closed gate. ** Please contact us first before booking to approve pets who need to be inside! ** *Please read and agree to our "additional rules, located under "Things to Know" and "Show more" at the bottom of the listing.* **We are practicing Covid-19 safety, so we ask that you not come if you are ill or have been exposed to someone who is ill and are quarantining for 14 days. All visitors must be fully vaccinated with proof of such for the safety of all! Self-screening, mask wearing in all public spaces outside of your vehicle and private dwelling, social distancing and extra cleaning are being used to provide a safer environment according to NM Public Health guidelines for lodging. Please call or write us if you have special needs or questions and we will try to accommodate you to the best of our ability! ** **In the winter, we often get heavy snowstorms, making travel harder. We make every effort to clear the parking area as soon as possible so guests can come and go as needed. Highway 14 is usually kept open during storms. Please call ahead to check on conditions if storms are predicted for the area. ** We look forward to hosting you soon!